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Hannah Gil de Farias Morais1, Weslay Rodrigues da Silva1, Ana Cláudia de Macêdo Andrade1
1Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Department of Dentistry, Natal, RN, Brasil.
Autopsy & Case Reports
|March 7, 2022
Summary
This case report details a rare calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT) in the maxilla, associated with a supernumerary tooth. Surgical removal was successful, with no recurrence observed during follow-up.
Area of Science:
- Oral Pathology
- Odontogenic Neoplasms
- Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT) is a rare benign neoplasm, comprising ~1% of all odontogenic tumors.
- While typically indolent, maxillary CEOTs can exhibit rapid growth.
- CEOTs most frequently occur in the posterior mandible, with maxillary involvement being less common.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT) in the maxilla associated with a supernumerary tooth.
- To review the literature regarding the association between CEOT and supernumerary teeth.
- To highlight the clinical and histopathological features and management of maxillary CEOT.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a 33-year-old female with maxillary swelling.
- Diagnostic imaging revealing an isodense area and impacted supernumerary tooth.
- Histopathological examination confirming calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor.
- Literature review on CEOT and supernumerary tooth association.
Main Results:
- Histopathological diagnosis confirmed a calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor.
- Surgical excision of the tumor and associated supernumerary tooth was performed.
- The patient remained recurrence-free during an 11-month follow-up period.
- Literature search identified only two previous case reports on CEOT associated with supernumerary teeth.
Conclusions:
- Maxillary calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumors, though rare, require prompt diagnosis and surgical management.
- The association between CEOT and supernumerary teeth is infrequent but documented.
- Surgical removal is an effective treatment for maxillary CEOT, with a good prognosis.
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